Kerr upbeat on Warriors' chances in NBA Finals Game 5

Source: Xinhua| 2019-06-10 15:33:03|Editor: ZX
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WASHINGTON, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Sunday that his team's mindset remains good even after suffering two consecutive losses on home floor against the Toronto Raptors, adding that the Warriors will give everything to win Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals.

"I think the mood is good. We've still got plenty to play for. We have an amazing opportunity and challenge. We're going to do everything we can to meet that challenge. We're excited about it," Kerr said.

"I thought late in the third quarter of Game 4, our energy and focus waned. We made a lot of defensive mistakes coming from the frustration and maybe fatigue."

"That's why I'm pleased that there will be two days before the next game and the next game after that if we can keep extending the series. As we get healthier and have some time to heal and rest, I like our chances. So we'll see what happens," he added.

Kerr also confirmed that injury-plagued star Kevin Durant has rejoined training sessions with the team and may be close to being able to play in Game 5, which will be held on Monday.

"He'll get some extra work with some of our younger players ahead of the game. We'll gauge it from there. And the gameplan changes if Kevin is out there or if he's not. So you adapt accordingly. It changes matchups, it changes rotations," Kerr said.

The Raptors now lead the Finals 3-1 and are just one win away from their first NBA title.

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